SB0971Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 2.

Tennessee SB0971 amends existing law regarding electronic monitoring requirements for prisoners released from county workhouses or jails for work purposes. The bill allows exemptions from electronic monitoring for prisoners convicted of non-violent crimes if the sheriff determines they pose a low risk to the public and for escape. This change affects prisoners on work release and the entities employing them, as it potentially reduces the monitoring costs associated with their release.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0971 amends existing law regarding electronic monitoring requirements for prisoners released from county workhouses or jails for work purposes. The bill allows exemptions from electronic monitoring for prisoners convicted of non-violent crimes if the sheriff determines they pose a low risk to the public and for escape. This change affects prisoners on work release and the entities employing them, as it potentially reduces the monitoring costs associated with their release.

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Sponsor

Southerland, Steve

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 5, 2025

Last Action

February 12, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Subjects
Jails, Local Lock-upsCorrectional Programs

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